OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To make a cute pet species
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They make cute stuff - Canon: No
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- Name: Okameinko - Atrisian Micro Raptor
- Designation: Non-Sentient
- Origins: Atrisia
- Average Lifespan: 15-20 Years
- Estimated Population: Common
- Description: The Atrisian Micro Raptor is a common creature on the planet of Atrisia and where Atrisians have settled {IE Coruscant, Corellia, Asahi etc}. Bird-like in appearance, the Atrisian Micro Raptor is actually a reptile. Their scales and plumage have been used in art throughout Atrisian history and they have been used as meat in local delicacies. They are very common pets throughout the Galaxy and while not considered a national treasure by any means, they are a proud piece of Atrisian culture.
- Breathes: Type I
- Average Height of Adults: .3 Meters - .35 Meters
- Average Length of Adults: N/A
- Skin color: Pink under all the feathers and scales
- Hair color: Whites, Greys, Bright crowns, red cheeks
- Distinctions: Small, bird-like reptiles, Atrisian Micro Raptors were a semi-flightless creatures. They had long snouts with rows of small sharp teeth, black eyes set on either side and were typically colored in light greys and whites with their feathered crown typically being a variety of bright colors. Their underbelly is scaled and their feathers are waterproof. Their most distinguishing feature were the red circles displayed prominently on their cheeks. They had long tails prehensile that they used for a variety of tasks such as steering during glides, a rudder while swimming, and an extra digit when climbing or playing. They weren't able to fly, but could glide for long distances on good winds and were very strong swimmers. Intelligent enough to surprise or trap small prey and be trained to use small tools, they were a very popular export from Atrisia as pets. They have since spread galaxy-wide, typically on tropical worlds, and are very popular as pets. In some regions of Atrisia holding one as a pet is considered bad luck but two is good luck. They don't do well in colder climates and are known to succumb to depression when kept in solitude.
- Races: N/A
- Force Sensitivity: Non-Sensitive
Strengths:
- They Glide
- They Cute
- They Swim
- Smol
- Easily broken bones/fragile wings
- Prone to depression when kept in isolation
- Delicious when skewered and grilled
- Diet: Omnivore
- Communication: Chirps, hisses, yips, tiny bird and raptor noises
- Technology level: Can be taught to manipulate small tools for treats.
- Religion/Beliefs: N/A
- General behavior: In the wild the Atrisian Micro Raptor is a social creature, living in large colonies in the canopies of the various tropical forests on the islands of Atrisia. They typically eat small insects, reptiles, nuts, berries, and small fish. Singularly or in pairs the Atrisian Micro Raptor is relatively docile making great pets but in large groups can be incredibly territorial and dangerous. In these colonies, mates are not fought over but are won by elaborate dances and songs. Eggs are laid in communal nests where several breeding pairs will hatch and raise their young together. Their eggs are typically small enough to be swallowed whole by an adult human.
Sold to human (Atrisian) settlers by the Jar'kai in their early interactions, the Atrisian Micro Raptor is a commonly kept pet throughout the Galaxy. In the early days of colonization, they were seen as a culturally significant part of the world. They were a source of both food and luxurious crafts. They were featured heavily in paintings and architecture. They were first observed and studied by a Coruscanti zoologist prior to the Clone Wars. Upon introduction of Loth Cats to Atrisia, ferals cats almost brought the species to extinction during the rise of Palpatine's Empire. The species was saved by Atrisian initiatives to rebuild their culture which was seen as lost to the Empire. In the current age, they have fully recovered with populations now even being found on the main continents instead of just the islands they were native to. They are still popular pets, especially on Atrisia.
